Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LD53 VYEMOT history
LD53 VYE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 209,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 209,475 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,309 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VYE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VYE was last recorded at 209,475 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 205,733 miles · 5 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,742 miles
- Average per year
- 10,309 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 209,475 miles
- 2023 – 205,733 miles
- 2022 – 195,865 miles
- 2021 – 186,473 miles
- 2020 – 179,626 miles
- 2019 – 171,843 miles
- 2018 – 160,519 miles
- 2017 – 150,837 miles
- 2016 – 138,932 miles
- 2015 – 127,292 miles
- 2014 – 115,382 miles
- 2013 – 103,298 miles
- 2012 – 91,035 miles
- 2011 – 79,396 miles
- 2010 – 67,815 miles
- 2009 – 56,050 miles
- 2008 – 45,163 miles
- 2007 – 33,196 miles
- 2006 – 20,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,475 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central exhaust noisey
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,475 miles (+3,742)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 209,475 miles
- Test number
- 996718856340
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass205,733 miles (+9,868)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 205,733 miles
- Test number
- 371786152343
- AdvisoryCentral silencer noisey and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
Pass195,865 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 195,865 miles
- Test number
- 442230959417
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust noisey
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail195,863 miles (+9,390)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,863 miles
- Test number
- 911408905953
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel no pedal pressure (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust noisey
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass186,473 miles (+6,847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 186,473 miles
- Test number
- 976494736887
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,626 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 179,626 miles
- Test number
- 443789903720
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy and deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stops deteriorated
Fail179,626 miles (+7,783)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,626 miles
- Test number
- 540669913698
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy and deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stops deteriorated
Pass171,843 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 171,843 miles
- Test number
- 207764115360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,841 miles (+11,322)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,841 miles
- Test number
- 548580284149
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Pass160,519 miles (+9,682)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 160,519 miles
- Test number
- 232008033737
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops perished
Pass150,837 miles (+11,905)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 150,837 miles
- Test number
- 707891828334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,932 miles (+11,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 138,932 miles
- Test number
- 762543786918
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on3mm
Pass127,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 127,292 miles
- Test number
- 791084710027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,292 miles (+11,910)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,292 miles
- Test number
- 106418333148
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass115,382 miles (+12,084)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 115,382 miles
- Test number
- 108400164248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,298 miles (+12,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 103,298 miles
- Test number
- 359511363268
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass91,035 miles (+11,639)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 91,035 miles
- Test number
- 888321172271
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass79,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 79,396 miles
- Test number
- 615747871255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,396 miles (+11,581)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,396 miles
- Test number
- 776556571203
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,815 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 67,815 miles
- Test number
- 662916180270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,814 miles (+11,764)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,814 miles
- Test number
- 202025180260
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 56,050 miles
- Test number
- 184648289211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,050 miles (+10,887)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,050 miles
- Test number
- 353568989284
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass45,163 miles (+11,967)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 45,163 miles
- Test number
- 293895178215
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass33,196 miles (+12,339)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,196 miles
- Test number
- 363766477409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 20,857 miles
- Test number
- 483071966282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 VYE
- Does LD53 VYE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 VYE expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VYE?
- The MOT on LD53 VYE expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 VYE done?
- LD53 VYE was recorded at 209,475 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 10,309 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VYE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VYE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 VYE find?
- LD53 VYE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms.
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